Remains at zero charge: opticians and audioprosthetists do not play the game
Many opticians and audioprosthetists are still resistant to the “100% Health” or “remains at zero charge” device, which facilitates access ...
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Vaccination: it is now possible at opticians, dieticians and audioprosthetists
A decree published in the Official Journal on Thursday July 8 opens the possibility for opticians, dieticians and audioprosthetists to ...
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Will opticians soon be allowed to prescribe glasses?
To free up appointments with ophthalmologists, the General Inspectorate of Social Affairs (IGAS) is promoting the prescription of glasses by ...
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With deconfinement, activity is picking up again at opticians
Although an "emergency service" was set up during confinement, opticians must now make up for two months of activity. A ...
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Coronavirus: can you still have your glasses repaired?
A minimum service is launched on Wednesday March 25 to meet the urgent needs of individuals: 350 opticians are open ...
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Full reimbursement of glasses: opticians make their proposals
Glasses covered at 100%, with third-party payment, on condition of lowering the VAT. Three unions of opticians presented two proposals ...
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Glasses: an estimate must be issued before any purchase
From July 1, 2018, opticians and hearing-aid acousticians will have to issue a detailed estimate to their customers. A measure ...
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Opticians: the issue of glasses and contact lenses becomes more flexible
Renew lenses without a new prescription, or urgently issue a pair of glasses: the delivery conditions become less restrictive."There is ...
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Glasses and lenses: ophthalmologists satisfied with the measures
In a press release, the SNOF welcomes the relaxation of the regulations which will allow opticians to renew or modify ...
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Glasses and contact lenses online: conditions are getting tougher
More data security, more information on the online optician: these are the main orientations of the law which comes into ...
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Glasses, fees: reimbursements capped from April
The coverage by mutuals of excess fees for physicians will be limited. The same goes for optical expenses which will ...
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Regulated professions: endangered dentists, opticians and pharmacists
The threat is serious for many healthcare professionals. The report of the General Inspectorate of Finance intends to put an ...
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Glasses: ophthalmos are upset against the abolition of prescriptions
In the Macron Law under discussion, an amendment makes the prescription for glasses optional and removes its period of validity. ...
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Vision days: test your sight for free at an optician!
© Thinkstock70% of French people say they have their eyesight checked at least every two years by a qualified professional: ...
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Responsible contracts: patients risk toasting
The government issued the decree on the new content of responsible contracts. Health insurers fear that patients "are paying the ...
Read moreVision days: test your sight for free at an optician!
© Thinkstock70% of French people say they have their eyesight checked at least every two years by a qualified professional: ...
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Corona: can I still go to the optician?
Do not go to the optician if you have a cold or fever Since corona has been around, we have ...
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Fee overruns: capped reimbursements
In 2017, supplementary insurance will no longer reimburse excess fees beyond a ceiling set at 100% of the social security ...
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More than one in 4 French people give up healthcare for financial reasons
According to a large survey, more than a quarter of French people gave up at least one treatment in 2012 ...
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Glasses: 1 in 5 opticians offer reimbursement fraud
According to the consumer association UFC - Que Choisir, nearly one in 5 opticians spontaneously offers complementary fraud for their ...
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Glasses: reimbursement by mutuals should decrease in 2015
The government could cap the reimbursement of optical costs by supplementary insurance. In addition, only one pair of glasses every ...
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Online sale of glasses: opticians lose their monopoly
Lenses and contact lenses may be sold on the internet provided that the site relies on an optician-eyewear. Who can ...
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Colored contact lenses worry experts
With the approach of Halloween, the American authorities are worried about the use of decorative contact lenses. Corneal ulcers or ...
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